Szczecin is the capital of Western Pomerania, the north-western region of Poland. The city lies on the river Oder, which flows along 2 riverbeds through the town to the Gulf of Szczecin. It is located 16 km from the German border, 80 km from the Baltic Sea and 150 km from Berlin. Many attractions are located nearby, such as St. James Cathedral (40 metres), The Pomeranian Duke's Castle (700 metres), Waly Chobrego (1.3 km) and The National Museum (1 km).